Your Real Estate Horoscope for 2024

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Last week, Master Y.C. Sun, renowned fortune teller, astrologer, and feng shui master, shared his predictions for the Year of the Wood Dragon with the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors. The program, attended by over 150 members, was hosted by the Global Business Council in conjunction with the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Committee. These were our key takeaways…

CHIC (Pearl)

Master Sun noted that 2023 was the Year of the Water Rabbit, which did not bode well for the real estate market simply because of the characteristics of those elements. On the flip side, a Dragon has a strong sense of ownership and an ability to turn things upside down. It never gives up and releases powerful energy to accomplish its vision. And Wood, like a tree with branches, is a sign of limitless growth and expansion. This means we can expect a stronger year for the market.

GEEK (Kevin)

Master Sun also cautioned that “general predictions are based on ancient Chinese methodology and should be viewed with a discriminating eye and an open mind." As a numbers guy like me would expect, more accurate predictions can be achieved with a detailed analysis. I also appreciated his encouragement to get in shape, eat healthier, spend less time on social media, visit nature, learn a new skill, and focus on your family’s interests and safety.

Got questions? Contact Master Sun directly at askmastersun.com.

Coming Soon in Mountain View!

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201 Flynn Ave, Unit 16, Mountain View, CA 94043

2 Bed | 2.5 Baths | 1,254 sqft

Take a sneak peek at this end unit townhome with an uncommonly spacious backyard close to the diverse and dynamic culture of Downtown Mountain View. It’s the perfect combination of private getaway and centralized location, surrounded by great school districts and major tech companies, some of which are within walking — or bicycling — distance, including Google, Samsung, LinkedIn, Symantec, and NASA.

With the Stevens Creek Trail and Shoreline Lake and Golf Links nearby, there’s plenty of opportunity to connect with nature and stay fit. And Shoreline Amphitheatre is always a destination for the best live music. Relax in the clubhouse, take a lap in the pool, or lay out and enjoy the backyard paradise we created for our clients. We’re really happy with how the home turned out after new painting, clearing, light fixtures, and planting, and we hope you’ll like it, too!

Contact us for a before market showing.

Leap Seconds

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Did you know? What we experience as Coordinated Universal Time (or UTC) is an atomic time scale based on the performance of atomic clocks and more stable than astronomical time (or UT1), which is based on the Earth's irregular rotational rate. Whenever the difference between UTC and UT1 approaches 0.9 seconds, a “leap” second is added to correct for it. Learn more from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Leap Day DIY

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Every four years, we get an extra day on the calendar — February 29th — to account for the extra time it takes the Earth to make a circuit around the Sun. We decided to take advantage of this Leap Day by getting things done around the house.

CHIC (Pearl)

Kevin loves to cook, and he’s super organized. So I’m going to give him a special gift and spend Leap Day clearing out and cleaning up our pantry. And I’ll bring a touch of style with fresh shelf covers and colorful container sets.

GEEK (Kevin)

Pearl loves to garden, and it’s nearly springtime planting season. So I’m going to build her some long wood planters from scratch that she can use in our backyard. And I’ll geek it out with a water-saving programmable irrigation system.